The Mariners utilize a different variation of the wing-T than the Dux but are just as productive at 42.5 points per game. It has become more of a pro set, Marine City coach Tony Scarcelli said.

“We’re going to give a lot of different formations,” he said. “We’re going to run a lot of traps.”

Scarcelli’s son, Anthony, is headed to Central Michigan on a football scholarship. He has rushed for 1,804 yards and 32 touchdowns this season — 138.8 yards on the ground per game — along with 16 receptions for a team-high 383 yards and six touchdowns.

“He’s been out since he was a freshman,” the elder Scarcelli said. “He’s pretty fast. He’s fairly strong. They’ll probably use him as a wide receiver or defensive back.”

Salisbury is the second-leading rusher at 73.8 yards per game. He has 11 rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns.

“Jamie is a good change-of-pace back. He’s got some really good speed,” coach Scarcelli said. “He’s a good all-around athlete. He’s a really good pole vaulter as well.”

Kroll has completed 51-of-109 passes on the season for 851 yards and 13 touchdowns. He has thrown seven interceptions.

Kroll also has rushed for 477 yards and six scores.

“Zeeland West may be the only team to throw less than we do,” coach Scarcelli said. “He runs when we need him to run. He manages the game really good for us. He’s a good leader.”

WHAT ZEELAND WEST WILL DO

The status of injured standout linebacker Josh Blanton was a game-time decision heading into the Thanksgiving holiday. If he is not able to go, the Dux will miss his physical presence and playmaking ability.

They likely will shift Jake McKellar to Blanton’s spot inside and move someone else to McKellar’s position. Marcus Lambert came in at linebacker during the state semifinal after Blanton left.

Zeeland West coach John Shillito said Marine City is a cross between Hudsonville Unity Christian and Byron Center offenses.

“With a little more diversity,” he said. “(Marine City) is a different challenge for us. It has been quite a while since we’ve played a team like them. We’ve played mostly spread teams.”

The Dux have done a superb job this season stuffing opposing ground games and making opponents one-dimensional. Scarcelli’s speed and versatility will make the difficult.

If Blanton is absent, Zeeland West still fields plenty of defensive playmakers such as safety Kyle Kujawa and defensive end Jordan VanDort, coach Scarcelli said.

“They’re big up front. I’m very impressed with their linebackers and secondary. They really flow to the ball,” he said. “The thing is we haven’t seen them on film play an offense like us. They see a lot of spread like we do. I really don’t know what some of their adjustments to us will be. We won’t be the team they’ve seen shotgun all the time.